inspissation

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'action de s'épaissir, en particulier par déshydratation ou concentration.

A noun referring to the process or act of thickening, especially by dehydration or concentration.

indénombrable

1. Thickening by dehydrationC2formal

   The process of making a liquid thicker or more concentrated by removing water or moisture.

   Épaississement par déshydratation

   • The inspissation of the sauce was achieved by slow simmering.
   • In chemistry, inspissation is used to concentrate solutions.
   • The inspissation of the paint made it easier to apply in layers.

   Synonymesconcentrationcondensationthickening

   Antonymesdilutionthinning

2. Act of thickeningC2formal

   The act or process of making something thicker or denser.

   Épaississement

   • The inspissation of the mixture required constant stirring.
   • Inspissation of the syrup is a key step in candy making.
   • The inspissation of the blood sample was noted in the lab report.

   Synonymesconcentrationcondensationdensificationthickening